Why NASA's James Webb Telescope is Gold

With the recent launch of the James Webb telescope I wanted to explore the topics of why it has gold mirrors and why NASA seems to put gold on everything. People know most of the physical properties of elemental gold but I want to explore more cool things about the element and some more chemistry of the telescope.

[@abhxry7057]

great stuff as always! i look forward to seeing your channel grow

[@bakybabyx]

I'm so glad you packed in so much info.
Awesome vid man :)

[@zahlazizi]

Thanks!

[@michelledungo3632]

Now it all makes sense

[@ljre3397]

Azimuth - Cool name. Thank for the video. Really well done 👍🏼.

[@darrellgarrett2535]

Reflection in your glasses are distracting. Get two sources of light and offset them for better results.
Very good video BTW. TY. I was wondering why the mirrors looked gold.

[@mostafahashem5829]

Hello!
I wanna ask if you advice me to enroll in chemistry major, i love chemistry but i am afraid of finding a job opportunity

[@michaelzessin9227]

cute.